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ATTORNEY'S REPORT 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING February 24, 1986 Page Fifteen - 015 A. Municipal Amicus Program - This is a program sponsored by the League of Minnesota Cities to file friend of the court briefs on litigation involving cities and taking the side that would be of benefit to the City. The cost would be $250.00 per year and Mr. Hawkins recommended this City be involved for one year and see what type of cases they become involved in and then make a determination at the end of the year if the City wishes to continue the program or not. Mr. Bohjanen moved to accept Mr. Hawkins) recommendation. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. B. Centennial School District Proposal Regarding Park Property Mr. Schumacher explained the Park Board has been discussing an east side park and Mr. Ray Johnson has suggested that the City lease a forty -acre parcel owned by Centennial School District located on Birch Street just north of Joyer Lane and use it for a temporary park. Mr. Tester, Business Manager at Centennial Schools has been contacted and Mr. Hawkins is preparing a rough contract for the Council to consider. Mr. Tester has indicated this property will not be used by the School District for the next 10 -12 years and the Park Board felt this would temporarily satisfy the need for an east side park. Mr. Bisel asked what would this city's responsibility be. Mr. Schumacher said the liability aspect is being checked by Mr. Hawkins as far as equipment is concerned, the only equipment installed would be of a variety that could easily be removed. Mayor Benson noted that possibly the five -year capital improvement plan would have to be modified and felt more information would be needed before any final decision could be made. Mr. Hawkins noted that this would have to be added to the City's insurance policy. Mayor Benson asked that Mr. Schumacher work with Mr. Hawkins and pass their information on to the Park Board. C. Charitable Gambling Licens - St. Joseph's Catholic Church - Since there has been no problem with this license in the past, Mr. Hawkins said there is no reason for the Council to oppose their efforts to renew the license. No Council action was necessary. D. Liquor License Request, Frankie's on the Lake (Maudies) - An application for a liquor license has been received, the Chief of Police has completed his investigation which indicates there are no problems which conflict with the City Ordinances and a letter has been received from the applicant's insurance company indicating insurance has been secured and a bond has been applied for. Mr. Hawkins said the Council could approve the license contingent that the City Clerk receive the insur- ance certificate'and band prior to issuing the license.